[VHFcontesting] Re: COST OF 432 AND HIGHER

[dpease@adams.net]

I wasn't able to justify new stuff to add bands above 432 so by using a 
little patience and keeping my ears open, I was able to add 1296 for about 
$500, including a new 55 element loop yagi, 1 5/8 feedline, and 100 watt amp 
parts.  903 was cheaper, less then $400 for 10 watts and 2 used 33 element 
loop yagis.  I already had the rigs for IF sitting around.  This isn't 
typical but asking the right people and not being in a hurry helps a bunch.  
If you have a knack for electronic repair, post on the ham releated sites 
for broken, or older transverters  that are gathering dust.  It has worked 
for me more than once.

Danny  NG9R 


N5tif@aol.com writes: 

> ( I bit the bullet and finally got that 10 GHz 
> Transverter from Downeast Microwave and should be ready to run in the June 
> Contest.)   
>
> He is sure right about biting the bullet the cost of just get one band above 
> 432 is too much.  What 350 for one that you have to put together and higher 
> for an assemble one.
> This is the reasons that the many of us are not on these bands.  Its a hard 
> sell for me to put that much money in a rig just for one band and the only time 
> to use it when we have tropo or contest.  Sure is a lot of time just sitting 
> there when there is no activity but noise.  There got to be a cheaper way to 
> get on these bands. 
>
>
> LEE N5TIF 73
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>  but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
>  totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - - 
>  
>  WOW - What a Ride!!!!" 
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Danny Pease
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